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Since 1977, the Woodside Homes name has been synonymous with integrity, excellence, and design innovation. As one of America's top 30 homebuilders, we are committed to providing the knowledge, experience, and processes that encourage our customers to realize their ideal lifestyle.
Now, Woodside has found its place to call home as part of Sekisui House. Founded in 1960, Sekisui House, Ltd. is one of the world’s largest homebuilders and an internationally diversified developer, with cumulative sales of over 2.6 million homes. Based in Osaka, Japan, Sekisui House has over 300 consolidated subsidiaries and affiliates, over 29,000 employees, and is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange and Nagoya Stock Exchange.
Sekisui House aims to create homes and communities that improve with time and last for generations. With “Love of Humanity” as its Corporate Philosophy, Sekisui House believes that homes should offer comfort, security, and peace of mind for residents while maintaining harmony with the environment and its surroundings. Sekisui House has sustainability as a core corporate target and is now the global leader in the construction of net-zero-energy houses with more than 70,000 of them built since the product was launched in 2013. In 2009, Sekisui House expanded into several new international markets and now operates in the United States, Australia, China, Singapore, and the United Kingdom.
The Director of Forward Planning holds a critical position within the organization, tasked with orchestrating the successful entitlement of land development projects. The role spans a wide array of responsibilities, each integral to the overall success of the projects. First and foremost, overseeing the entire entitlement process requires a keen eye for detail and strategic planning. This role is responsible for creating and executing comprehensive plans and schedules, ensuring that every step of the process is meticulously managed and executed on time. The role also involves advising the senior leadership team on probable entitlement timeframes, drawing upon expertise and experience to provide valuable insights and guidance. Active contribution to the land acquisition process is another key aspect of the role. As such, knowledge and understanding of land use issues and legalities will be instrumental in evaluating potential properties and navigating the complexities of an acquisition.
Managing relationships with various consultants is crucial for ensuring smooth coordination and collaboration throughout the entitlement process. From engineers to environmental experts, this role’s ability to foster strong partnerships will be invaluable. Handling due diligence activities requires a meticulous approach, as thorough examination and assessment of all relevant factors are essential for informed decision-making. Strategizing and presenting to municipal decision-making bodies, government entities, and advocacy groups require effective communication skills and a deep understanding of local regulations and community dynamics. Overall, the incumbent’s comprehensive understanding of land use issues and legalities, coupled with a strategic mindset and effective communication abilities, make the ideal candidate an indispensable asset in driving the successful entitlement of the organization’s land development projects.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications/Experience:
The ideal candidate for the role should possess a minimum of 10 years of experience overseeing the entire entitlement process and strategic planning, as well as creating and executing comprehensive plans and schedules.
Benefits:
We recognize that few applicants may "check all the boxes," but each person has unique strengths they would bring to the table. We are committed to building a diverse and authentic work culture, so we invite you to apply anyway. You belong here!
Woodside Homes is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, disability, or any characteristic protected by law. Diversity is critical to the growth of our company with an understanding of the importance of fostering an environment where everyone has a voice. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodation for candidates with disabilities during the recruiting process. If you need assistance due to a disability, please get in touch with us.
Full Time
$143k-187k (estimate)
04/27/2024
05/16/2024
woodsidehomes.com
MESA, AZ
500 - 1,000
1977
Private
GENE MORRISON
$500M - $1B
Building Construction
Woodside Homes is a provider of home building services for residents.